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1943 Map of Mobile

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Mobile
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

The Mobile River waterfront and its complex industrial network dominate this mid-century survey of the Alabama coast. Surveyed just before the United States entered World War II, the map details a city defined by heavy rail and maritime infrastructure, including the Gulf Mobile and Ohio RR and the State Docks Canal. The urban core is densely packed with local institutions such as City Hospital, Murphy High School, and the historic Magnolia Cemetery.

Beyond the city grid, outlying settlements like Whistler, Prichard, and Toulminville are clearly established, while the eastern delta remains a labyrinth of waterways. The transition from the high ground of Green Mound to the marshes of Blakeley Island and Pinto Island illustrates the geographic constraints that shaped the region's growth. Of particular interest to military historians are the coastal defenses and government installations, including Battery Gladden and the Quarantine Sta near the mouth of the river.